UHC-Ee-Emergency Department Associate-11am-11:30pm Shift-ED

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV, is seeking a patient care aide to provide nonprofessional direct and indirect care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed medical provider in the Emergency Department. You will assist medical and nursing staff with procedures and help ensure patient comfort and safety.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS certification within 30 days, and relevant licensure or up-to-date certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Currently certified as a WV EMT/Paramedic or applicable state licensure is preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred and PALS certification preferred.
• Two years of college in nursing, biology, physical therapy, sports medicine, or related field, or two years’ ED/pre-hospital experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients and adapt to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assist the RN with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Record vital signs and monitor intake/output; assist with hygiene and comfort.
• Assist in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment to prevent infections and protect patients, visitors, and staff.
• Report equipment repairs promptly per department procedure.
• Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Communicate nutrition issues to the RN as needed.
• Assist department with administrative tasks to support operations.
• Answer patient call bell and relay messages to appropriate personnel.
• Perform tests such as glucose monitoring and urine/stool testing; maintain QC logs.
• Discontinue IV catheters as assigned and manage drainage devices safely.
• Assist with care of drainage devices like penrose drains and chest tubes.
• Perform EKG testing upon request and transport specimens to the Lab.
• Collect blood samples as ordered if phlebotomy credentialed.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

BLS within 30 days

EMT/Paramedic licensure

ACLS

PALS

Job description

This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse and/or licensed medical provider. This position assists medical and nursing staff with a variety of procedures in an Emergency setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure

• Currently certified as a West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic or applicable state licensure where services will be performed.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Experience

• Two years of college in an applicable course of study (nursing, biology, physical therapy, sports medicine, or related field) OR Two years’ experience in an Emergency Department or pre-hospital setting.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
• Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.
• Performs assigned tests such as glucose monitoring, urine and stool testing and maintains quality control testing & logs, according to department policy.
• Performs routine discontinuation of IV catheters as assigned.
• Assists in care of drainage devices such as penrose drains, chest tubes and similar catheters while maintaining accurate output.
• Ability to perform EKG testing upon request.
• Transport of specimens to the Lab as needed.
• Collects blood samples as per physician order, when phlebotomy credentialed.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.

Working Environment

• Working closely with others.
• Working protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards.
• Working around infectious diseases.Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in water.
• Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
• Working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center

51 UHC Nursing Emergency Services

Address

327 Medical Park Drive

Bridgeport

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.